Gaucho Day Tour Ranch at an Estancia from Buenos Aires
Overview
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9 hours
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Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco , which is one of the most traditional in the Pampas. You will get to know the history and development of the Argentinian pampas and the lifestyle of the Gauchos.
Choose between our Original Day at Farm option, where you will visit the Estancia El Ombu, the most popular ranch in town, or the Classic option, in which you will visit an alternative family-owned ranch. Both are located in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years, a small and countryside village around a 1-hour drive from the city.
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Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothes
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a kid-friendly tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Buenos Aires
Start your 9-hour journey with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, passing through the vast pampas while your guide shares insights into the local landscape.
San Antonio de Areco
First, stop at a silversmith’s studio to see how mates and buckles are still crafted by hand. Then, treat yourself to local chocolates at a nearby shop, highlighting Areco’s artisanal charm.
What‘s Included
Horseback riding
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Live entertainment
Lunch
Tips
Lembranças (disponíveis para compra)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Original Day at Estancia
Original Day at Farm: You will be visiting the Premium Estancia El Ombu de Areco.
Pickup included
Local Family Farm Experience
Visit a family-owned ranch in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years
Pickup included
Exclusive Day at Farm
Selecting this option you will have a private tour service. At the Estancia there might be other groups.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,003 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day at...
dangulko,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day at the rancho. Upon arrival, we were served beer and empanadas. Then we did 20 minutes horseback riding. After that, we had a feast - salads, tons of meat and wine. Then we had a dancing show with audience participation. Although it was very hot day, the majority of the activities were in the shade and it was quite comfortable. Our tour guide Facu was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommended!
A day trip from Buenis Aires not to muss.
BritOT,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience but would have preferred the drink and empanadas before the horse riding rather than immediately before the BBQ.
Sabrina the guide was...
Rahamin B,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Sabrina the guide was very good. I been in those kind of activities in the past, and the only reason i booked this is because there are not many tours in buenos aires as i thought. It was 20 minutes until the pickup and then 1 hour to a silversmith shop, then 1 more hour to the ranch. I ride a horse for 20-30 minures and then we ate A LOT!! Then we had a tango show, then 2 hours appox. To buenos aires and 40 min more to my hotel because i was staying in palermo.
A beautiful day outside the city!
Linda N,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day. The estancia was beautiful, the food was good and plentiful, and the staff was very hospitable. The horse riding and horse show were nice extras, and the music/dancing was fun. It takes a full two hours each way to get to the ranch, but the ride was comfortable and we were glad to see some of the scenery outside the city. There were multiple small groups at the estancia, but it is large and easily accommodates everyone. Our guide, Florencia, and our driver, Carlos, were great. All in all, we highly recommend this tour as a contrast to the city sites in Buenos Aires.
Get your gaucho on!
Kelly C,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day getting to see how the gaucho ranch works. We got to do a trail ride and got fed the yummy empanadas. Then an entire meal of Argentinian bbq from sausage to steak. Jael was a great guide to walk us through this adventure.
A day in the life of a Gaucho
Joanne M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Road a horse for the very first time, a marvelous experience from the word go. Amazing tour guide in Jale and friend Manual. A must do while in Buenos Aries
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Bethie643,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience on the Small-Group Gaucho Day at a Farm in San Antonio de Areco with our wonderful and knowledgeable and helpful and inspiring tour guide Carolina. I so enjoyed the horse ride, adorable gauchos, and estancia staff. Lunch was delicious with generous portions, and dance performance and whisper horse show rounded out a perfect day. Thanks again to Carolina!
A must do Tour and Experience in the Countryside
Colin E,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An Excellent experience immersing ourselves in the countryside and life of the Gaucho, superb private guide a great day of memories, seeing a real ranch, horseback riding, authentic food, wine and live entertainment.
A special time at the Estancia
K7203PUjuliel,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I enjoyed this tour very much. Our tour guide Aimee was so knowledgeable and helpful. She guided us every step of the way. After a few stops along the way, we reached the Estancia. Upon arrival, a delicious snack was waiting for us. Following the snack, we went horseback riding. An unbeatable assortment of bbq meats, salad, wine and dessert was served for lunch. During lunch there was entertainment and audience participation dancing. The dancing was a highlight for us and we appreciated the opportunity to work off some of the delicious meal we had. We highly recommend this tour!
Day at Rancho
Rafaela D,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose the most basic option of tour, was a simpler ranch, nitidamentd older and more intimate. We had a good reception and experience, especially with the food and the presentation after lunch. We can't help but talk about our guide, the Marina, which has been amazing since our reception. He knew what he was talking about, always ready to answer any questions or requests. We really liked the tour and recommend it.
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